Author: roaldgjelsten@gmail.com

Owning a holiday home on the Costa Blanca is a dream for many. However, a real concern for property owners is the risk of unauthorized entry or “okupas” (people who move into an unoccupied home without permission). When this happens, a quick and correct response is essential to regain the property and limit the damage.Below,…

Costa Blanca is surrounded by beautiful palm trees that bring shade, life, and a tropical atmosphere to gardens and streets. But these palms also have a dangerous enemy – the red palm weevil, also known as the palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus). What is the Red Palm Weevil? The red palm weevil is a reddish-brown insect…

Here on the Costa Blanca South, we have a mostly stable Mediterranean climate, with sunny days almost all year round. But occasionally we experience a special weather phenomenon that surprises both tourists and residents – calima. When the calima hits, the sky transforms, the air is filled with red/brown sand dust and the temperature rises…